New study tracks menstrual changes in young breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT00589654

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 810 young women aged 18-45 with early-stage breast cancer to understand how treatment affects their menstrual cycles and quality of life. Participants complete questionnaires every six months for up to 42 months. The goal is to identify factors that lead to early menopause and help improve care for future patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and manage menstrual changes in young breast cancer patients, potentially improving their quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all patients due to limited diversity or follow-up duration.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amenorrhea breast cancer breast neoplasm invasive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States